Hickory or Not?

Calledin · Joined: 02 Dec 2010 Posts: 4

I cut a tree top up on some property i visit and got home and it looks just like hickory. I put a little in the fire place tonight and and doesnt smell like hickory? Does it have to cure before you get that hickory smell? I may try to post some photos and get some help with ID.

Calledin · Joined: 02 Dec 2010 Posts: 4

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Jonesey1961 · Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 21 Location: Waldron, Arkansas

Dose not look like hickory

tacklebox · Posted: Dec 21 2010 Post subject:

I don't think that's hickory-might be maple of some sort, but I am no expert...others will be along with more knowledge Wink

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Jonesey1961 · Joined: 03 Oct 2010 Posts: 21 Location: Waldron, Arkansas

Looks like some type of maple

stinkpickle · BBQ Fan Joined: 28 May 2007 Posts: 303

Looks more like a red maple, maybe...

Harry Nutczak · Posted: Dec 22 2010 Post subject:

Knowing what part of the country that you are in would also help identify that wood. Was there any leaves, seeds or nuts laying around under the tree to help with identification?

Maple seeds are very unique, as are Hickory nuts. The bark and the heartwood do like similar to maple, but that is not enough for me to positively identify it.
Some species of hardwoods are not suitable for cooking, so please get a proper ID on that before using it for cooking
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ricksrealpitbbq · Posted: Dec 22 2010 Post subject:

I'd guess maple as well. Looking at the end grain of that section looks just like maple.
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Rayzer · Posted: Dec 22 2010 Post subject:

Looks like Maple to me as well.
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CliffC · Posted: Dec 23 2010 Post subject:

Another saying maple, for the reasons Harry mentioned.[/b]

charleso · Posted: Dec 24 2010 Post subject:

Looks like it could possibly be a young seedling pecan. Either way(maple or pecan), get 'er split up, let it cure and you should have some high quality smoking wood.
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bam · Posted: Dec 25 2010 Post subject:

If you had some pictures of the leaves would help.
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